Construction as builders, it was
nevertheless a completely new
challenge for interior design firm
Hassell when briefed to provide them
with their new Perth offices.
wellbeing, professionalism, respect,
perseverance and environment
Broad Construction gave Hassell a
simple brief.
space," says Hassell Senior Interior
Designer, Martin Dutry. "It was a very
functional brief, but in dialogue with
them, they said they wanted to be seen
as progressive, that this new office
was a fresh start for them."
aspiration to have an honest
and professional image, Durty
much about creating an integrated
feel throughout.
professional. They are a building
company, and they want be taken
seriously," he says.
had to work hard to create a strong
element to connect the two sides
together. This was achieved by use of
an internal staff break-out area, and
an external space to entertain and
meet with clients.
contrast to the surrounding pared
back, open-plan office layout, and
Hassell chose to do this through the
floor. "We needed something to link
it together and reinforce the look,"
says Durty. "And with the colour range
that govern InterfaceFLOR's
modular carpet tiles, we felt very
comfortable using them."
he adds.
exposed joinery of the plywood
furniture, it is clear that both
parties are equally committed to
quality. "We wanted to express the
fact that they are builders and very
honest expressing the details and
materials in a way that is legible
was a small reference to Broad
Construction's company vision,"
Durty concludes.